Ezekiel 25:13 · KJV
"Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; I will also stretch out mine hand upon Edom, and will cut off man and beast from it; and I will make it desolate from Teman; and they of Dedan shall fall by the sword."
King James Version
What does Ezekiel 25:13 mean? →Passage Context
11And I will execute judgments upon Moab; and they shall know that I am the LORD.
12Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because that Edom hath dealt against the house of Judah by taking vengeance, and hath greatly offended, and revenged himself upon them;
13Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; I will also stretch out mine hand upon Edom, and will cut off man and beast from it; and I will make it desolate from Teman; and they of Dedan shall fall by the sword.
14And I will lay my vengeance upon Edom by the hand of my people Israel: and they shall do in Edom according to mine anger and according to my fury; and they shall know my vengeance, saith the Lord GOD.
15Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because the Philistines have dealt by revenge, and have taken vengeance with a despiteful heart, to destroy it for the old hatred;
Reflection Questions
1
How do you respond to feelings of anger or revenge?
2
What does forgiveness look like for you in difficult relationships?
3
When have you experienced a situation where justice seemed delayed?
Life Application
forgiveness
Consider how you can let go of past grievances and seek reconciliation.
justice
Reflect on how you can trust God's timing in bringing about justice.
Places in This Verse
Edom(Southern Jordan today)
Edom was a territory located south of Israel, known for its rugged terrain and historical enmity with Israel.
Teman(null today)
Teman was a city in Edom, often associated with wisdom and strength in biblical texts.
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